Catering Technician - Barnstaple

Exeter College; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Exeter College in Barnstaple is seeking a proactive Catering Technician to support our Lifestyle, Health & Education team. You will help prepare kitchens for practical classes, manage stock, and ensure a safe, well-organised environment behind the scenes.

You will contribute to food safety protocols, assist with deliveries, and provide basic food preparation support to help students develop real-world hospitality skills. A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a catering environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, storage and temperature control.
• Knowledge of food, beverages and catering equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organised, reliable and pride in work.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Prepare kitchens and restaurant service areas for practical classes.
• Ensure ingredients, equipment and resources are ready.
• Prepare basic food items, including stocks and sauces.
• Support food safety procedures, stock rotation and date labelling.
• Assist with deliveries and checking incoming goods.
• Serve tea and coffee for meetings when required.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety knowledge

Organised

Team player

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Job Description and Person Specification

Love food, organisation, and being part of a busy kitchen environment?

We're looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Catering Technician to join our Lifestyle, Health & Education team in Barnstaple, If you enjoy working behind the scenes to make things run smoothly, love a well-organised kitchen, and want to support the next generation of hospitality professionals, this could be the perfect role for you.

No two days are quite the same. One minute you'll be preparing ingredients and setting up practical classes, the next you'll be managing stock, checking deliveries, or ensuring everything is spotless and safe at the end of a busy session.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Catering Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting our catering and hospitality teaching team by:

• Preparing kitchens and restaurant service areas for practical classes
• Ensuring ingredients, equipment, and resources are ready to go
• Preparing basic food items, including stocks and sauces
• Supporting food safety procedures, stock rotation, and date labelling
• Assisting with deliveries and checking incoming goods
• Serving tea and coffee for meetings when required

What We're Looking For:

We're keen to hear from people who:

• Have experience working in a catering environment
• Understand food safety, storage, and temperature control
• Have knowledge of food, beverages, and catering equipment
• Enjoy working both independently and as part of a team
• Are organised, reliable, and take pride in their work
• Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP procedures
• Basic IT and administrative skills
• PAT testing or First Aid qualifications (or are willing to achieve them)

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to be part of a team that helps students develop real-world hospitality and catering skills. Your work will make a genuine difference every day, ensuring practical sessions run smoothly and safely.

You'll join a supportive environment that values teamwork, professional development, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and much more.

Ready to apply?

If you're passionate about food, thrive in a hands-on environment, and enjoy being the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.